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Commissioner Roger Goodell is confident that bounty hunting will no longer be an issue in the NFL because of the severe penalties handed out in the wake of the New Orleans Saints scandal.

There have been times, in the football jet wash that has followed Peyton Manning into the Broncos' offensive huddle, when Manning has said there will be a learning curve and there is plenty of work to be done.

After a promise from players that the game will be more competitive, the NFL will hold the Pro Bowl in Honolulu next Jan.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, stretches with teammates during NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Englewood, Colo., on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

Peyton Manning and Eric Decker lingered on the Broncos ' practice field for more than 15 minutes Wednesday, playing catch long after the rest of their teammates had headed into the locker room.

Broncos receiver Eric Decker recently said A in a radio interviewA that he appreciated and respected Tim Tebow as a teammate but added, "To be honest with you, it is nice just to kind of focus back on football." Although the Jets may not have that luxury this season, center Nick Mangold seems ready to supply some levity.

Ben Garland will continue to serve his country as he tries to make an NFL roster.

When Tebowmania was happening in Denver, Broncos players dutifully said that it wasn't a distraction.

The Denver Broncos are getting to know each other this spring. They had three days of on the field organized team activities last week, three more coming up this week from Wednesday to Friday, and then they'll have a mandatory minicamp in two weeks.

The first week of OTAs is over and that September 9th Sunday night match-up against the Steelers is creeping closer and closer.

Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline.

Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil stretches during the team's minicamp this week at Dove Valley.

Replacing retired safety Brian Dawkins in the starting lineup is free agent Mike Adams alongside second-year pro Quinton Carter.

Broncos running back Willis McGahee, stretching for extra yards against the Patriots in the playoffs last season, says he plans to do better this year with Peyton Manning under center.

All Broncos fans are waiting for the day quarterback Peyton Manning puts on Bronco orange in a real game, but Monday is a big milestone for Manning and the team.

This major overhaul was most felt in the signing of Peyton Manning . With the signing of possibly the biggest free agent in history, the Broncos jettisoned former starting quarterback Tim Tebow for a draft pick.

Forgive us the Zen Master approach to sports for a moment, but judging the changes on an NFL team after a busy offseason is like casting a giant stone into a placid pond -- the splash is obvious, but there are ripples to attend as well.

Peyton Manning was the biggest offseason acquisition the Denver Broncos made this year, and his arrival prompted a series of other moves that ultimately will improve the team in 2012.

Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler, right, participates in the first day of rookie minicamp Friday at Dove Valley.